WASHINGTON, Tyne and Wear, England - March 18, 2016 - OpSec Security, the global leader in protecting, authenticating, and enhancing brands, services and revenues, announces that it is in discussions to acquire the security business of API Holographics primarily located in Salford, UK.

API’s security holographics division will provide OpSec greater capabilities in the manufacturing of foils and laminates,” said Richard Cremona, CEO of OpSec Security. “Quality security products, responsive customer service and market synergies make this potential acquisition beneficial to both OpSec Security and API customers. “

OpSec Security expects to complete the process in early April 2016. API Group will maintain its packaging enhancement business.

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OpSec Security is the market leader in fighting counterfeits for brands, transaction cards and government documents and currency. OpSec delivers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end solutions, including advanced physical security technologies, supply chain track and trace services, and online and e-commerce monitoring and analysis for more than 400 companies across industry sectors and 50 governments worldwide. OpSec is a wholly-owned division of OpSec Security Group Limited and operates manufacturing and software development facilities and laboratories in the USA, the UK, and Germany and has sales operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.opsecsecurity.com. Follow OpSec on Twitter @OpSecSecurity, Facebook and LinkedIn.